Donald Joseph Ward (October 19, 1935 – January 6, 2014) was a Canadian professional

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. He played 34 games in the

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with the

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between 1957 and 1960. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1956 to 1973, was mainly spent with the

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in the minor

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Early life

Ward was born on October 19, 1935, in

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, to Agnes and Joseph Ward.

Playing career

Ward played 34 games in the

for the

and

in the late 1950s.

Personal life

Ward is the father of Joe Ward, who also played professional ice hockey.

Retirement and death

After retiring from hockey in following the 1972/73 season, Ward went to work for Ellstrom Manufacturing staying on until retiring in 2006. He died on January 6, 2014, at the age of 78.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

References

External links

* {{Canada-icehockey-defenceman-1930s-stub 1935 births 2014 deaths Boston Bruins players Buffalo Bisons (AHL) players Calgary Stampeders (WHL) players Canadian ice hockey defencemen Chicago Blackhawks players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Greensboro Generals (EHL) players Providence Reds players Seattle Totems (WHL) players Ice hockey people from Sarnia Windsor Bulldogs (OHA) players Winnipeg Warriors (minor pro) players